This is Erin, wasn't able to get as far as I like on this one, but I started it thinking I was just going to make it all sanguine, like an old master drawing (for whatever reason) and then added a few reds and yellows at the end of the session.
Can't remember her name either! Another drawing on this medium value paper I bought. It's hard to get started with the initial drawing since the lighting isn't that good, but I like the way you can add lighter colors sooner and they show up. With the lighter paper I've used it's not until the end when I can put down the lighter colors and you can see them.
I really enjoy the challenge of capturing the likeness of the model, the essence of their expression, and all of the nuances that makes them unique.
Most of the portraits on my blog are drawn during a 3 hour model sitting at the Literary Cafe in Tremont, Ohio. Anyone can sign up to be drawn by several artists who come in on Friday night.
Portrait Commission
If you would like a charcoal or pastel portrait created from a photo or sitting please contact me for more information using the form at the bottom of this column.
